Eaton · Cheshire

Dine and stay in the heart of Cheshire

A 400-year-old half-timbered inn in the hamlet of Eaton, overlooking the Peak District, with comfortable rooms and a beautiful oak barn for weddings.

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Macclesfield Road, Congleton
Reservations
01260 280 207
The Plough
The Plough Inn, Eaton

The Plough Inn

Enjoy a warm welcome in the heart of Cheshire

The Plough Inn is a beautiful half timbered, half Cheshire brick Inn dating back 400 years.

Located in the beautiful rural hamlet of Eaton in the heart of Cheshire and overlooking the Peak District National Park, The Plough Inn offers you the perfect place to eat, drink and stay.

Whether you visit us to eat, have a drink, stay with us or hold your wedding reception here, you will receive a warm welcome and excellent hospitality.

The Plough is licensed to hold Civil Wedding Ceremonies and we can cater for weddings large and small in our beautiful barn.

Plan your visit

Book ahead for evenings and weekends, or call us to check for a table today.

Take a look at our menus before you visit. They are updated regularly, so what you read here is what we are cooking now.

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A slice of chocolate tart with a raspberry sorbet
Tables laid for a celebration in the oak barn at The Plough

Events at The Plough

From wedding fayres to evenings in our beautiful oak barn, there is always something happening at The Plough. Keep an eye on our events page for what is coming up.

A bride and groom walking hand in hand beside the barn at The Plough

Weddings at The Plough

We have a wide range of wedding packages available to guarantee you a beautiful day whatever the size of your wedding.

Up to 85 guests for the ceremony and up to 115 for your evening reception, in our beautiful oak barn.

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Guest reviews

What our guests say

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01 / 05

Fantastic food tonight. Lovely atmosphere in the conservatory area. Very friendly staff who are happy to have a conversation. Especially Josie! And shout out to Rachel too! Food was great and it is dog friendly. Only negative - I love my Old Fashioned cocktails and it was average at best.

Joshua "The World Traveller" 31 August 2026 Google

Recognition

Awards & recognition

A few of the awards The Plough is proud to have received.

  • The Plough Inn, 2025 Hitched Weddings Award Winner
    The Plough Inn, 2025 Hitched Weddings Award Winner
  • Ibrides North West Wedding Awards Finalist 2025
    Ibrides North West Wedding Awards Finalist 2025
  • Ibrides North West Wedding Awards Finalist 2024
    Ibrides North West Wedding Awards Finalist 2024
  • The Plough Inn, 2023 Hitched Weddings Award Winner
    The Plough Inn, 2023 Hitched Weddings Award Winner
  • Ibrides North West Wedding Awards Finalist 2023
    Ibrides North West Wedding Awards Finalist 2023
  • Ibrides North West Wedding Awards Finalist 2023
    Ibrides North West Wedding Awards Finalist 2023
  • The Plough Inn, 2023 4 Star Gold Award by the AA
    The Plough Inn, 2023 4 Star Gold Award by the AA
  • The Plough Inn, 2023 Best of Bridebook Platinum Award
    The Plough Inn, 2023 Best of Bridebook Platinum Award

We would love to see you

Call us, or send us a message and we will come back to you as soon as we can.